The annual camel and livestock festival

November 22, 2012 7:07 PM

Indian camel herders lead their herd to the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer) less

Indian camel herders lead their herd to the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring ... more

Photo: Kevin Frayer, Associated Press

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A herder crouches down as he watches his camels feed nearby in a field at the camel fair grounds in the outskirts of the small town of Pushkar on November 21, 2012. Thousands of livestock traders from the region come to the traditional camel fair where livestock but mainly camels are traded. This annual five-day camel and livestock fair is one of the world's largest camel fairs. AFP PHOTO/Roberto SchmidtROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images less

A herder crouches down as he watches his camels feed nearby in a field at the camel fair grounds in the outskirts of the small town of Pushkar on November 21, 2012. Thousands of livestock traders from the ... more

Photo: Roberto Schmidt, AFP/Getty Images

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In this picture taken Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, an Indian camel herder stands amongst his herd at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer) less

In this picture taken Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, an Indian camel herder stands amongst his herd at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of ... more

Photo: Kevin Frayer, Associated Press

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A camel trader sits in a field at sunset in the camel fair grounds in the outskirts of the small town of Pushkar on November 21, 2012. Thousands of livestock traders from the region come to the traditional camel fair where livestock but mainly camels are traded. This annual five-day camel and livestock fair is one of the world's largest camel fairs. AFP PHOTO/Roberto SchmidtROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images less

A camel trader sits in a field at sunset in the camel fair grounds in the outskirts of the small town of Pushkar on November 21, 2012. Thousands of livestock traders from the region come to the traditional ... more

Photo: Roberto Schmidt, AFP/Getty Images

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Camels kick up sand as they rush down a sandy embankment as they are being led to the camel fair grounds in the outskirts of the small town of Pushkar on November 22, 2012. Thousands of livestock traders from the region come to the traditional camel fair where livestock but mainly camels are traded. This annual five-day camel and livestock fair is one of the world's largest camel fairs. AFP PHOTO/Roberto SchmidtROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images less

Camels kick up sand as they rush down a sandy embankment as they are being led to the camel fair grounds in the outskirts of the small town of Pushkar on November 22, 2012. Thousands of livestock traders from ... more

Photo: Roberto Schmidt, AFP/Getty Images

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Indian camel herders struggle to control a young camel as they prepare to pierce its nose at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012.The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer) less

Indian camel herders struggle to control a young camel as they prepare to pierce its nose at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012.The annual camel and livestock fair ... more

Photo: Kevin Frayer, Associated Press

Indian camel herders struggle to control a young camel as they... Photo-3780890.52838 - SFGate

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Indian women pause as they collect water for their camp at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer) less

Indian women pause as they collect water for their camp at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock ... more

Photo: Kevin Frayer, Associated Press

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A herder follows his camels down a sandy embankment as they make their way to the camel fair grounds in the outskirts of the small town of Pushkar on November 22, 2012. Thousands of livestock traders from the region come to the traditional camel fair where livestock but mainly camels are traded. The annual five-day camel and livestock fair is one of the world's largest camel fairs. AFP PHOTO/Roberto SchmidtROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images less

A herder follows his camels down a sandy embankment as they make their way to the camel fair grounds in the outskirts of the small town of Pushkar on November 22, 2012. Thousands of livestock traders from the ... more

Photo: Roberto Schmidt, AFP/Getty Images

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A herder leads a pack of camels as they make their way to the camel fair grounds in the outskirts of the small town of Pushkar on November 22, 2012. Thousands of livestock traders from the region come to the traditional camel fair where livestock but mainly camels are traded. The annual five-day camel and livestock fair is one of the world's largest camel fairs. AFP PHOTO/Roberto SchmidtROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images less

A herder leads a pack of camels as they make their way to the camel fair grounds in the outskirts of the small town of Pushkar on November 22, 2012. Thousands of livestock traders from the region come to the ... more

Photo: Roberto Schmidt, AFP/Getty Images

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A herder watches his flock of camels come down a dusty embankment as he heads to the camel fair grounds in the outskirts of the small town of Pushkar on November 22, 2012. Thousands of livestock traders from the region come to the traditional camel fair where livestock but mainly camels are traded. The annual five-day camel and livestock fair is one of the world's largest camel fairs. AFP PHOTO/Roberto SchmidtROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images less

A herder watches his flock of camels come down a dusty embankment as he heads to the camel fair grounds in the outskirts of the small town of Pushkar on November 22, 2012. Thousands of livestock traders from ... more

Photo: Roberto Schmidt, AFP/Getty Images

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Camels are seen early morning at the annual cattle fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh) less

Camels are seen early morning at the annual cattle fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of ... more

Photo: Rajesh Kumar Singh, Associated Press

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An Indian man lies on a cart as he keeps an eye on his camels for sale in a field at the camel fair grounds in the outskirts of the small town of Pushkar on November 21, 2012. Camel owners adorn their animals in an effort to make them more attractive to potential buyers. Thousands of livestock traders from the region come to the traditional camel fair where livestock but mainly camels are traded. This annual five-day camel and livestock fair is one of the world's largest camel fairs. AFP PHOTO/Roberto SchmidtROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images less

An Indian man lies on a cart as he keeps an eye on his camels for sale in a field at the camel fair grounds in the outskirts of the small town of Pushkar on November 21, 2012. Camel owners adorn their animals ... more

Photo: Roberto Schmidt, AFP/Getty Images

An Indian man lies on a cart as he keeps an eye on his camels for... Photo-3780880.52838 - SFGate

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Camel owners sit around at sunrise on the ridge of a hill overlooking the camel fair grounds in the outskirts of the small town of Pushkar on November 22, 2012. Thousands of livestock traders from the region come to the traditional camel fair where livestock but mainly camels are traded. The annual five-day camel and livestock fair is one of the world's largest camel fairs. AFP PHOTO/Roberto SchmidtROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images less

Camel owners sit around at sunrise on the ridge of a hill overlooking the camel fair grounds in the outskirts of the small town of Pushkar on November 22, 2012. Thousands of livestock traders from the region ... more

Photo: Roberto Schmidt, AFP/Getty Images

Camel owners sit around at sunrise on the ridge of a hill... Photo-3780863.52838 - SFGate